Photos: World's top dogs compete at Westminster Dog Show

Michael Nagle, Getty Images02.14.2012

The top dog from the group champions — a Pekingese named Malachy.

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Andrew Mueller, 10, competes with his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 'Stella' in the Junior Showmanship Preliminaries at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.Michael Nagle
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'Jazzy,' a Beagle from Texas, is hugged by her groomer's niece, Kate Eichelberger, backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.Michael Nagle
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Dog handlers compete with their Shetland Sheepdogs in Ring 5 at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.Michael Nagle
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Dog handlers compete with their Shetland Sheepdogs in Ring 5 at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.Michael Nagle
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Dogs are walked backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.Michael Nagle
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Emma Echols competes with her Yorkshire Terrier 'Tucker' in the Junior Showmanship Preliminaries at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.Michael Nagle
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Nikkie Kinzigner performs a trick with her Tibetan Terrier 'Reese', winner of an award of merit, backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.Michael Nagle
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Matthew Perry competes with his Papillon 'Cricket' in the Junior Showmanship Preliminaries at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.Michael Nagle
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Juniors compete in the Junior Showmanship Preliminaries at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13, 2012 in New York City.Michael Nagle
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Clara, a Chinese Crested in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A Standard Poodle waits in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A pair of Beagles on the grooming table during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A pair of Beagles on the grooming table during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A Bearded Collie in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A Briard waits in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A handler in a pair of UGG boots and a Standard Poodle in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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Libby, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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Simon, a Chihuahua, in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A Chinese Crested in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A Maltese in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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Mr. Darcy, a Wirehaired Dachshund in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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Rudee, a Briard, gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A Lowchen gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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Bichon Frises line up to be judged during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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Martha Stewart stops to look at a Bichon Frises in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A Standard Poodle gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A Standard Poodle gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A Briard gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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A Standard Poodle gets groomed in the staging area during the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 13, 2012.Timothy A. Clary
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